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Human Rights Day: Abuses rife in Central African Republic
Three years after the start of the current wave of violence Central African Republic, insecurity and human rights abuses remain rife, including the forcibly displaced.
UNHCR says most of Syrians arriving in Greece are students
Initial survey shows that 78 per cent of Syrian refugees arriving between April-September 2015 were under 35.
Stabbed 58 times, transgender woman flees El Salvador
Neila is among a growing number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people from Central America seeking asylum in Mexico.
Refugee and sexual violence survivor restores hope in Rwanda
Refugee from Democratic Republic of the Congo draws on her experience of sexual and gender-based violence to help others in Rwanda overcome abuse.
Bay of Bengal boat flow manageable with regional cooperation
Study presented at Bangkok special meeting outlines need for coordinated efforts to aid refugees attempting perilous sea crossing in search of safety in South-East Asia.
Thousands flee South Sudan fighting to Democratic Republic of the Congo
Two UNHCR teams have registered 3,464 newly arrived refugees in areas near the border following clashes between South Sudanese forces and armed groups
Thousands still at Greek-FYR Macedonia border
UNHCR calls on authorities of both countries to manage border in a manner consistent with human rights and refugee-protection principles
Wounded Syrian refugee inspires others through outreach work
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Syrian refugee Ahmad describes how UNHCR volunteer programme gave him a new lease of life
Resettlement offers American Dream to Syrian refugees
A young family finds fresh hope as they prepare for new lives stateside